Thousands Celebrate Jakarta's 499th Anniversary with Music and Festivities
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Thousands gathered at Jakarta's HI Roundabout on June 27, 2026, to celebrate the city's 499th anniversary.
- The event featured musical performances from various artists, including Padi Reborn, Mahalini, and Adrian Khalif.
- Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno addressed the crowd, emphasizing Jakarta's future as a global city and improving public welfare.
Central Jakarta's Hotel Indonesia Roundabout buzzed with energy as thousands of residents converged on Saturday evening, June 27, 2026, for a grand celebration marking Jakarta's 499th anniversary. The festivities, organized by the Jakarta Provincial Government, transformed the iconic landmark into a vibrant hub of music and entertainment.
The day's entertainment kicked off around 3:30 p.m., showcasing a diverse lineup of musicians spanning various genres. Performers included Nadansa, Eshine, Skarbu, Sania, Cici Paramida, Mollucan Soul, Pasming Based, Adrian Khalif, Mahalini, and the headline act, Padi Reborn. The event was hosted by television personalities Oki Lukman and Desta.
If you want to watch Persija, you will be able to park in Ancol.
Governor Pramono Anung and Deputy Governor Rano Karno addressed the massive crowd, sharing their vision for Jakarta's future. Governor Anung expressed his hope for Jakarta to remain a safe, comfortable, and happy city for all its inhabitants. He also announced plans to provide parking facilities in the Ancol area specifically for Persija Jakarta supporters, the 'Jakmania'.
Jakarta is ready to welcome globalization. The people must continue to prosper as the city moves forward with its development.
Deputy Governor Karno urged residents to prepare for Jakarta's evolution into a global city, stressing that urban development must be accompanied by enhanced public welfare. "Jakarta is ready to welcome globalization," he stated, adding, "The people must continue to prosper as the city moves forward with its development."
Attendees like Zahra, who arrived early to see her favorite singer Mahalini, experienced the lively atmosphere. The concert reached its peak with Padi Reborn's performance, which included a crowd sing-along of their hit song 'Begitu Indah.' The celebration concluded with a collective "Happy Birthday, Jakarta. Shine! Jakarta, a Global and Cultural City," echoing the city's aspirations.
Happy Birthday, Jakarta. Shine! Jakarta, a Global and Cultural City.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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